Guys, this week went really well. It seems like a lot has happened since I got here, but I think that's just because it can be pretty overwhelming to be in a new area with new people and all that.
My comp's name is Elder Urbani. I think I mentioned it last week, but he's Brazilian. So far things have completely turned around from what it was like with my last companion. Elder Urbani is one of the most calm, patient people I've ever met. He's from the city of São Paulo, so he's not that far from home. He's a really cool guy, and he is somehow also a great missionary. He's good at teaching and he doesn't treat me like an animal, two qualities that I didn't find in my last comp (I'm still pretty bitter about all that).
Unfortunately, I haven't spent that much time with my actual companion. The other dupla in our district work in an area right next to ours. One of the missionaries is American, and the other is Brazilian. They don't get along at all. I have already done a few divisions because they don't like each other and because there were interviews and everything. It's not too bad because I just work and speak English with the American and we have a good time. I've already become fast friends with him and the other elders in our zone. Things are picking up, for sure.
Our area is tiny. Rio Preto is a huge city, so there are multiple duplas spread throughout the city. Elder Urbani and I cover a small area right next to the chapel, which is located across the street from our house. It's pretty crazy how different the work is here. I feel confident in inviting people to church because it's right next to everyone's houses and the chapel is gorgeous. It's easily the nicest I've seen so far in Brazil, and it's nicer than some in America. I've only been to church once so far, but it seems like the members here do their part. I'm hoping that we'll be able to work better with them this transfer than when I was in Leme.
I made a contact with a drunk guy carrying stuffed animals. They were rabbits. He didn't give me his address.
I made a contact with an old guy. I asked him if we could come by his house to share a message with him, and he just stood there. I gave him a second before I said the message only takes a little while and it's really special. He stayed quiet. I started making faces at him. I'm going insane.
Killed two cockroaches in the middle of the night this week. I just about peed myself because I was half asleep and they were scurrying all over the place. They almost ran onto my feet.
We sleep outside on the porch here. It reminds me of sleeping out on the balcony back home during the summer. I wish I could send you a picture of what I look at right before I fall asleep each night. The buildings and the windows and even the sky look foreign to me.
We're looking forward to a baptism on Saturday. Reeeeeeeeeeeeally hoping that this one goes through. We've been teaching a nice lady who sincerely wants to join the Church. We're going to help her quit smoking and drinking coffee so she can be baptized on Saturday. Keeping my fingers crossed.
I can't wait to call home THIS WEEK. Oh my gosh it's going to be so gostoso. It's a good thing I'm in my new area because I won't be all bitter and grumpy for the phone call. I hope.
My comp's name is Elder Urbani. I think I mentioned it last week, but he's Brazilian. So far things have completely turned around from what it was like with my last companion. Elder Urbani is one of the most calm, patient people I've ever met. He's from the city of São Paulo, so he's not that far from home. He's a really cool guy, and he is somehow also a great missionary. He's good at teaching and he doesn't treat me like an animal, two qualities that I didn't find in my last comp (I'm still pretty bitter about all that).
Unfortunately, I haven't spent that much time with my actual companion. The other dupla in our district work in an area right next to ours. One of the missionaries is American, and the other is Brazilian. They don't get along at all. I have already done a few divisions because they don't like each other and because there were interviews and everything. It's not too bad because I just work and speak English with the American and we have a good time. I've already become fast friends with him and the other elders in our zone. Things are picking up, for sure.
Our area is tiny. Rio Preto is a huge city, so there are multiple duplas spread throughout the city. Elder Urbani and I cover a small area right next to the chapel, which is located across the street from our house. It's pretty crazy how different the work is here. I feel confident in inviting people to church because it's right next to everyone's houses and the chapel is gorgeous. It's easily the nicest I've seen so far in Brazil, and it's nicer than some in America. I've only been to church once so far, but it seems like the members here do their part. I'm hoping that we'll be able to work better with them this transfer than when I was in Leme.
I made a contact with a drunk guy carrying stuffed animals. They were rabbits. He didn't give me his address.
I made a contact with an old guy. I asked him if we could come by his house to share a message with him, and he just stood there. I gave him a second before I said the message only takes a little while and it's really special. He stayed quiet. I started making faces at him. I'm going insane.
Killed two cockroaches in the middle of the night this week. I just about peed myself because I was half asleep and they were scurrying all over the place. They almost ran onto my feet.
We sleep outside on the porch here. It reminds me of sleeping out on the balcony back home during the summer. I wish I could send you a picture of what I look at right before I fall asleep each night. The buildings and the windows and even the sky look foreign to me.
We're looking forward to a baptism on Saturday. Reeeeeeeeeeeeally hoping that this one goes through. We've been teaching a nice lady who sincerely wants to join the Church. We're going to help her quit smoking and drinking coffee so she can be baptized on Saturday. Keeping my fingers crossed.
I can't wait to call home THIS WEEK. Oh my gosh it's going to be so gostoso. It's a good thing I'm in my new area because I won't be all bitter and grumpy for the phone call. I hope.
The other two American elders and I are going to Wal Mart after we finish our emails. Even though I think Wal Mart is an evil corporation that's going to ruin the world or something, I am so excited to go. I hear they have those raspberry-filled donuts that Dad used to buy every Saturday night for us. I'm going to buy twelve boxes.
Anyway, I love you guys! Hope everyone is doing well back in the promised land!
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